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SABC News and Current Affairs

Award-winning Current Affairs and news talk show bringing you topical news issues of the week. Relevant to Lotus FM - we cover issues YOU want - beating deadlines, making headlines. 6-7am, 1-1:30pm weekdays and weekends from 1-2pm.

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2:18

#PODCAST: @SA_Taxis say Wednesday's massive fuel hike...

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2021/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Commuters may face a price hike in taxi fares. This according to Chief Strategic Manager for South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), Bafana Magagula - as a record increase in the price of petrol comes into effect from midnight on Wednesday. The hikes include 93 unleaded petrol increasing by 95 cents per litre and 95 unleaded petrol by one Rand per litre. Magagula says the taxi industry is struggling to survive in these tough economic times and an

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3:23

#PODCAST: Prof. Morgan Chetty says the COVID-19...

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2021/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The COVID-19 pandemic has created a "perfect storm" for vaccine misinformation to go mainstream. This is according to CEO of the KwaZulu-Natal Doctor's Healthcare Coalition, Professor Morgan Chetty. He says so-called activists are exploiting the deaths of those who died of old age or underlying health conditions. He says in some instances people are manufacturing deaths that never occurred. Prof Chetty says the best place to get proper information is through a

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2:43

#PODCAST: Production company "Blu-Blood" target...

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2021/04/06

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The arts and entertainment industry has evolved during the lockdown (to curb the spread of covid-19) last year by taking productions and audiences online. One of the successful productions was the concert of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who performed from the comfort of his garden in Pakistan to a GLOBAL audience. Fans bought tickets online and were given a unique username and password that allowed the entire family to log in and enjoy the live performance

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2:08

#PODCAST: Durban Metro Police single out...

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2021/04/06

By Newsbreak Producers Hoosen Ebrahim and Shanell Daniel - Durban police say drivers were ill-disciplined on the roads with pedestrians being major contributors to incidents in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Here's Durban Metro Police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parbhoo Sewparsadh...

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54:30

#PODCAST - #NewsbreakTalk Celebrating the #Easter...

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2021/04/05

By Newsbreak Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad and Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi.

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3:06

#PODCAST - #SachinTendulkar tests positive for #COVID19

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2021/04/05

By Newsbreak's Indian Correspondence, Rana Senn - Cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for COVID-19 and hospitalised in Mumbai which is hit hard by a surge in new cases. Other cities braced for stricter curbs as infections touched a six-month high in the world's third-worst affected country, where the vaccination drive appeared to struggle after a healthy start.

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3:11

#PODCAST: Ammen Award winner Prof. Kovin Naidoo calls...

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2021/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Professor Kovin Shunmugam Naidoo was presented with the prestigious Ammen Award by the Shri Mariammen Temple Society in Durban at the weekend. The award paid tribute to Prof. Naidoo's achievements over the years, while also recognizing the role sport played in the transformation of South Africa's democracy. As one of the members of the Liberation and Transformation Agents, Prof Naidoo was instrumental in the establishment of the Amateur Athletics Congress. During

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4:03

#PODCAST: SA's #PhaseTwo of the vaccine rollout could...

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2021/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Each province across South Africa is expected to have about 30 to 40 vaccination sites, when "Phase Two" of the vaccine rollout begins, possibly by the end of the month. This was presented to the Health Portfolio Committee by the Department of Health. Phase Two of the rollout will vaccinate people over 60 years of age and those with co-morbidities. Chairperson of the Committee Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo describes his expectations of the future rollout...

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3:05

#PODCAST: Celebrity #hairstylist Shirley Naidoo bids...

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2021/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - After 23 years, local celebrity hairstylist, Shirley Naidoo of "Hair Sensations" will be bid farewell to the now closed down Hilton Hotel in Durban. Naidoo is the last client to vacate one of Durban's most iconic hotels. Even though the hotel shut its doors in January this year, Naidoo has continued to see clients. With the new owners now renovating the hotel, Naidoo had to temporarily move premises. However she says she still has her special chairs at her salon

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3:17

#PODCAST: IFP Chief Whip Narend Singh pays tribute to...

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2021/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Condolences are pouring in following the death of KwaZulu-Natal's first premier - Doctor Frank Mdlalose. The veteran IFP leader died from COVID-19 at the age of 89. He was premier from 1994 to 1997, and also served as the IFP's national chairperson. IFP chief whip Narend Singh says South Africa needs more dedicated and honest public servants like Doctor Mdlalose. Singh says he had the privilege of working closely with Mdlolose and can attest to his immense

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2:25

#PODCAST: Benoni swimmer Christine Roos prepares to...

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2021/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Starting on Monday, Gauteng-based swimmer and philanthropist Christine Roos will attempt to brave ice cold water of the Atlantic, to raise funds for the South African Bone Marrow Registry. The 29-year-old is a novice swimmer, but will attempt an elite level 7.4km swim from Robben Island to Big Bay. Roos will be accompanied by long-time friend, Chalana Skinner and has been given until next Friday for the swim to be completed in safe weather conditions. Christine

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3:12

#PODCAST: Action in Autism plan a "Silent Bring and...

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2021/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Sending out a strong message - through silence. "Action in Autism" will raise awareness on the condition, by hosting a Silent Bring and Share to mark World Autism Month in April. By using signs and gestures, people will understand the challenges that those with Autism face. Director Kirsten Miller says that Austistic persons also require respect...

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3:46

#PODCAST: Dr. Terrence Kommal calls on citizens to...

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2021/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Coronavirus apathy among South Africans over the Easter period could push the country into the third wave, sooner than expected. According to Dr Terrence Kommal - the Executive Chairman of SA's Medical Expert Consulting Group - the second wave, which affected South Africa during the December festive period was fuelled by reckless behaviour, not just the emergence of new variants as was punted by researchers. Now, with the relaxing of some regulations over the

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3:32

#PODCAST: Durban Metro Police ramp up patrols across...

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2021/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Metro police in Durban will ramp up their presence across beaches and tourist attractions this weekend, as holidaymakers flock to the city for the Easter break. Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad, says roads around beaches will be heavily patrolled by officers and a helicopter will be used to assist those on the ground. He said that lessons learnt from the December holiday in terms of dealing with unruly citizens will help, as many more

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3:27

#PODCAST: The Political Party Funding Act (PPFA)...

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2021/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Political Party Funding Act (PPFA) is a step in the right direction to root out corruption in the country, but - there are still many loopholes that could see unscrupulous activities being committed by corrupt individuals. That is the view of Non-Profit Organisation, My Vote Counts (MVC). The act provides for political parties in national and provincial parliaments to receive public funding and private donations, which must be disclosed if amounting to more

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2:41

#PODCAST: Murder accused in the Andile Bobo case...

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2021/04/01

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The suspect accused of the murder of Durban teenager Andile Bobo Mbuthu has been gunned down in Tongaat, north of Durban. 17-year-old Mbuthu was allegedly kidnapped and killed after being accused of stealing alcohol from a local tavern in April last year. Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele says the victim, who is the main accused in the Mbuthu case, was out on bail when he was killed this morning. Meanwhile, according to security and medical responders

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3:07

#PODCAST: Radio host and personality @Sureshnie...

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2021/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - After 24 years of service at the SABC, radio host and personality, Sureshnie Rieder - has bid her final goodbye to the public broadcaster. Rieder started her radio career here at Lotus FM after completing her journalism studies at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). She then moved to join 5FM in Johannesburg where she read news bulletins, hosted music chart shows and compiled numerous features. Rieder, along with more than 600 other SABC employees,

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1:29

#PODCAST: Reaction as the #SAA Pilots' Association...

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2021/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Airways Pilots' Association (SAAPA) has threatened to go on strike over the conduct adopted by the airline's business rescue practitioners towards staff. The pilots claim they have been locked out of the airline since December, following a deadlock in negotiations over a three-decade-long regulatory agreement. The union has given the airline a 48-hour notice prior to the start of the strike. This will be the first time in 50 years that SAA

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3:07

#PODCAST: This April marks 21 years since...

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2021/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The month of April marks 21 years since investigations began into the Throb Nightclub tragedy of the year 2000. Investigations found that a long-standing quarrel between rival nightclub owners lead to teargas been set off in the club, causing a stampede that killed 13 teenagers. One of the heroines of that difficult time in Chatsworth's history was nurse Honey Allee. A respected health-care professional, Sister Allee was one of the first nurses to attend to the

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3:15

#PODCAST: Senior citizens blast @OfficialSASSA for...

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2021/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is still staggering social grant payments. For April, pensioners will only be able to obtain their payments from the 6th. But senior citizens say one year on, it is unacceptable that payments are still not being made on the 1st of every month. This is despite various sectors reverting to normalcy. Member of the KZN Portfolio Committee for Social Development Les Govender explains that staggered payments are

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